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Chef Manish Mehrotra on reinventing fine dining experience, misconception about Indian food: 'Not all about curry'

India, March 13 -- Born into a vegetarian household where even onion and garlic were off-limits, Manish Mehrotra seemed an unlikely candidate to spark a global culinary revolution. Yet, the celebrity ... Read More


The thunderous rhythm of dhime baja

Nepal, March 13 -- If you ever stumble upon a mass in a jatra, a thunderous beat that repeats itself demands immediate attention. This festive beat is produced by the dhime, a traditional Newa baja. ... Read More


When summer meets Lucknowi elegance: These Chikankari kurtis are the breezy staples your wardrobe needs

India, March 13 -- When summer arrives, wardrobes naturally shift toward lighter fabrics and breathable silhouettes. Among the most loved ethnic staples for the season is the timeless Chikankari kurti... Read More


Bhaktapur Film Festival from March 20

Kathmandu, March 13 -- The Bhaktapur Film Festival will take place at the National Vocational Academy in Bhaktapur on March 20 and 21. It is organised by a group of young filmmakers from Bhaktapur, in... Read More


Kenatha Kanom movie review: Yogi Babu-Suresh Sangaiah film with promising themes gets buried under skeletal writing and execution

India, March 13 -- Somewhere in Ramanathapuram, a village is drought-stricken and water-starved as the residents go to great lengths to solve this issue. As a last resort, they decide to dig a well in... Read More


War-struck rupee: If the oil shock persists, India will need to widen its crisis response toolkit

New Delhi, March 13 -- "'It depends' is almost always the right answer to any big question," said Linus Torvalds, the software genius behind the Linux operating system's kernel. As the Indian rupee co... Read More


Development spending of provincial governments poor

Kathmandu, March 13 -- The citizen government formed after the Gen Z-led movement successfully conducted general elections on March 5. The Rastriya Swatantra Party secured a clear majority, paving the... Read More


Guest Column | Amit Shah's Punjab visit catalyst for transformation

India, March 13 -- The visit of Union home minister Amit Shah to Punjab for the Badlav Rally in Moga on March 14 is far more than a routine political event. It represents intensified engagement betwee... Read More


As peak forest fire season nears, concern grows over worsening air pollution

Kathmandu, March 13 -- Air in Kathmandu Valley has already turned toxic and the peak forest fire season is nearing. Environmentalists, as well as air quality experts, say that the worst air pollution... Read More


Regional tourism industry shaken by US-Israel-Iran conflict

, March 13 -- The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) says the ongoing tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran are already disrupting the global travel sector. According to WTTC es... Read More